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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan
Neighborhood Parks
Small parks that serve
neighborhood residents
within walking distance, with
facilities for both active use
(e.g., playgrounds, sports) and Desirable Size
passive use (e.g., walking,
picnicking, open space).
Community Parks
Larger parks that still serve
nearby residents but also
draw others from elsewhere
in the community for a wider
range of facilities and
activities.
Special Use Parks
Grenada County, MS
Park Classifications
Service Area Example Features
Primarily serve neighborhood  Centrally located within a residential
residents within 1/4 to 1/2 neighborhood for convenient and safe
mile access
 Evenly distributed across city
5-10 acres minimum (varies (one‑mile separation ideally)
based on nearby population  Sometimes joint school/city facilities
and density, property (similar scale)
availability, method and  Active and passive facilities suitable to
timing of acquisition, and the neighborhood served
intended use)
 Facilities and activities to promote
healthy living
Service Area Example Features
Primarily serve residents  Located for visibility and convenient
within 1‑2 miles, but available access by residents nearby and from
to all residents farther distances (often near an
Desirable Size arterial street)
10-25 acres minimum  Evenly distributed across city
(two‑mile separation ideally)
 Large-scale athletic fields and court
complexes for active recreation and
sports leagues (plus swimming pools,
walking/jogging paths, exercise
stations, open play areas,
playgrounds)
 Lighting for evening use
 Outdoor spaces and other facilities
such as community centers for passive
recreation and leisure activities (picnic
areas, bird watching, strolling)
 Nature features
 Restrooms
 Adequate on- and off-street parking
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